Manawataki Fatu Fatu is a 3-year programme (2020 – 2023) of translational research into equity in heart health outcomes for Māori and Pacific peoples in Aotearoa, funded by Healthier Lives and the Heart Foundation and hosted at The University of Auckland.

Our programme aims to identify important evidence-practice gaps related to access barriers along the continuum of care that can be practically and rapidly addressed to improve heart health outcomes for Māori and Pacific people. 

We apply Kaupapa Māori and Pacific methodologies and integrate quantitative and qualitative methods. Workforce development and capacity building of Māori and Pacific research leaders are vital components of the programme. The team leaders are Associate Professor Matire Harwood (Ngāpuhi) and Dr Corina Grey (Samoan).